85 minutes ago Budget 2024: What taxes will Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves hike in announcement?

Increases in National Insurance for employers, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and stamp duty are expected in the Budget on October 30

Economics

88 minutes ago How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

Changes could take effect from next April as Treasury reportedly looks to save £3bn

Politics

3 hours ago Rachel Reeves to hammer families in Budget by 'cutting inheritance tax and stamp duty relief' while upping fuel duty to help fill Treasury coffers (and vaping will cost more too)

The Chancellor will reportedly end a temporary increase to the stamp duty threshold, landing buyers with a £2,500 bill that will add £1.8billion to Treasury coffers.

Economics

4 hours ago Rachel Reeves to push forward with £3bn sickness benefits cut in Budget

Charities warned the cuts would have a ‘devastating impact’ on disabled people

Economics

4 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Reeves ‘ditches capital gains tax hike on landlords’ as benefits to be cut by £3bn

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Economics

5 hours ago Benefits will be cut, says jobs minister as Rachel Reeves hikes taxes and seeks spending savings in Budget

Taxes which may rise include National Insurance on employers, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and stamp duty

Economics

6 hours ago Voices: Independent readers name their priorities for Rachel Reeves’ looming Labour budget

Many called for a fairer tax system and more direct contributions for public services, while others petitioned for fewer regulations and ‘red tape’ to improve productivity

Politics

20 hours ago Budget 2024: Martin Lewis sends warning over Buy Now Pay Later crackdown

Money expert said that the chancellor Rachel Reeves rang him personally to tell him about the reforms

Events

23 hours ago Businesses, motorists and pension savers brace for Budget bombshell amid fears Rachel Reeves is plotting biggest EVER tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil an eye-watering £40billion of tax hikes and spending cuts on October 30.

Economics